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Training

We provide customized, hands-on classes that teach designers and developers how to create accessible web sites and information systems. We also can custom design courses to meet your needs.

Introduction to Web Accessibility

Overview Learn the basic what, why, and how of making web sites accessible to people with disabilities:
  • assistive technology tools used by people with disabilities.
  • legal requirements and lawsuits regarding accessibility.
  • key steps toward achieving accessibility.
Audience Managers, developers, testers, content creators – no technical experience required
Format 2-hour interactive demonstration

Building Accessible Web Sites

Overview Learn how to develop accessible web sites using standards-compliant HTML. In this class, we dig into the accessibility guidelines, practice accessible coding techniques, and use assistive technologies to experience the difference accessible design really makes.
Audience Webmasters, developers, and content creators
Format 2-day hands-on lab

Building Accessible Web Sites – Advanced

Overview Take accessibility to the next level. This class addresses accessibility for interactive web applications, focusing on forms, tables, cascading style sheets, and JavaScript.
Audience Web developers
Format 1-day hands-on lab

Testing for Accessibility

Overview Learn how to test your web sites and applications for accessibility before they are deployed. In this class, we will learn simple techniques for testing accessibility during all stages of development. We also explore the benefits and limitations of automated testing tools.
Audience Webmasters, developers, and testers
Format 1-day hands-on lab

Creating Accessible PDF Documents

Overview Learn how to create accessible PDF documents using Microsoft Word 2007 and Adobe Acrobat 9.
Audience Anyone responsible for the creation of PDF documents
Format 1-day hands-on lab

Creating Accessible PDF Forms with Adobe LiveCycle Designer

Overview Learn how to use the accessibility features of Adobe LiveCycle Designer 8 to create accessible PDF forms.
Audience Anyone responsible for the creation of fillable PDF forms
Format 1-day hands-on lab

Creating Accessible Multimedia Presentations with Adobe Captivate

Overview Learn how to use Adobe Captivate 3 to create computer-based trainings with closed captions, keyboard support, and screen reader compatibility.
Audience On-line trainers
Format 2-day hands-on lab

Creating Accessible Flash Video

Overview Learn how to use Adobe Flash CS4 to create accessible, captioned video.
Audience Anyone responsible for the creation of on-line video
Format 1/2-day hands-on lab

More Information

For more information about MSF&W's accessibility training programs, please email accessibility@msfw.com or call (217) 698-3535 · (217) 698-1353 TTY.